Buffy's Ramblings

Summary: In his neighborhood, El Martin stands out, and that can be life-threatening. Against the odds, he’s managed to graduate high school and then master IT. Now he’s desperate to get a good job to free his drunken dad and himself from the control of gang leader M2 and the drugs he sells. But with his piercings and his slang-ridden speech, El looks and sounds like a Bronx gangbanger, and potential employers won’t give him a second look. So when El hears about Henry Fairhaven, PhD, linguistics researcher and wealthy New York socialite, El takes his life in his hands to escape from M2 and ends up sleeping in the stairwell at Henry’s building, hoping to learn how to speak. To Henry, who wants to prove himself as a scholar and not merely a rich dilettante, El isn’t only the most beautiful man he’s ever seen—he’s also the key to getting a paper published on Henry’s ground-breaking linguistics methods before a competitor beats him to the punch. But Henry doesn’t tell El the truth, a...

Summary: He has billions of dollars But he doesn’t have a baby Well guess what? That’s going to change – four times over! CHLOE: When you land a job with a billionaire, you keep your eyes on the prize, right? What you don’t do is sleep with their hot-as-hell playboy son, but of course I did just that. I let him sweep me off my feet, Jordan King; San Bravado scion, heartbreaker to the rich and famous One wild night was all it took, And soon I found myself pregnant with 4 of my cocky lover’s babies Then Jordan discarded me as quickly as he’d picked me up, And I knew my babies would be better off without him in their lives. I only hoped that someday, I'd be able to reveal the truth… JORDAN: I was a bad boy, all right, I played around, and acted every inch the arrogant heir to an unearned fortune that I was. Well, two years down the line I’ve left San Bravado and made a name for myself, I’m a billionaire, for real this time. Now, I’m back in town, and Chloe ...

Summary: Reading his future in a glass of sweet tea. The youngest son of one of America’s richest families, Remy Merced is so busy trying to save his family company from collapse, he’s never taken time to figure out if he’s gay, much less if he’s happy. Then his meddling mama hires him an assistant who’s everything Remy thinks he doesn’t want. Cute Harper Treadwell, from rural Arkansas, is a brilliant business prodigy… and openly gay. His wit and charm could confirm Remy’s suspicions about his own sexuality almost instantly—if they weren’t both already partnered. When Remy’s girlfriend and Harper’s boyfriend get a little too friendly, Remy finds that the path to happiness requires a long drive in an old Prius, a growing appreciation for small towns, and a whole lot of sweet tea. But before they can forge a future—they have to let go of the past. Title:   Love You So Sweetly Series:   Love You So Stories Book #:  4 Author:   Tara Lain Approximate Book L...

Delve into the most eagerly anticipated book in New York Times bestselling author Dianne Duvall’s “utterly addictive” (RT Book Reviews), “fast-paced and humorous” (Publishers Weekly) Immortal Guardians series - available now! Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall Immortal Guardians Book #9 Release Date: August 20, 2019 Seth has led the Immortal Guardians for thousands of years. With them fighting by his side, he has protected humans from psychotic vampires, defeated corrupt mercenary armies, defended military bases under attack, and more. But the latest enemy to rise against the Immortal Guardians has proven to be a formidable one, wielding almost as much power as Seth. His goal is simple. He wants to watch the world burn. And he will use every means at his disposal to accomplish it. Seth and his Immortal Guardians have succeeded thus far in staving off Armageddon despite heartbreaking losses. But they have never before faced such danger. Seth has only one wish: to protect hi...

Summary: In the venerable history of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, only one male has ever been expelled—but Murhder’s insanity gave the Brothers no choice. Haunted by visions of a female he could not save, he nonetheless returns to Caldwell on a mission to right the wrong that ruined him. However, he is not prepared for what he must face in his quest for redemption. Dr. Sarah Watkins, researcher at a biomedical firm, is struggling with the loss of her fellow scientist fiancé. When the FBI starts asking about his death, she questions what really happened and soon learns the terrible truth: Her firm is conducting inhumane experiments in secret and the man she thought she knew and loved was involved in the torture. As Murhder and Sarah’s destinies become irrevocably entwined, desire ignites between them. But can they forge a future that spans the divide separating the two species? And as a new foe emerges in the war against the vampires, will Murhder return to his Brothers... or re...

Summary: Romance on Aisle Sixteen—opposites attract amid the hammers and screws of the home improvement store. Gabe Mason became a father at seventeen, and his daughter, Ellie, is the most important thing in his life. But being the parent the courts demand means Gabe has given up most of his dreams—education, making furniture, a gay social life—to be a model dad with a steady, reliable job in a home improvement store. Life’s predictable until Jerry, a shy, eccentric guy in a hat and sunglasses, begs Gabe to oversee the renovation of his run-down mansion. Gabe loves the house and the work, and Jerry's pretty lovable too, but when Gabe discovers Jerry’s secret identity, he fears their passion could overturn both their lives forever. Title:   Home Improvement Series:   N/A Book #:  N/A Author:   Tara Lain Approximate Book Length:   200 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: I always love Tara Lain’s w...

Summary: Sola Morte, former cat burglar and safecracker, has given up her old life on the wrong side of the law. On the run from a drug lord’s family, she is lying low far from Caldwell, keeping her nose clean and her beloved grandmother safe. Her heart, though, is back up north, with the only man who has ever gotten through her defenses: Assail, son of Assail, who never meant to fall in love—and certainly not with a human woman. But they have no future, and not just because she doesn’t know he is a vampire, but because he is not about to stop dealing arms to the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Fate, however, has other plans for them. When Assail falls into a coma and lingers on the verge of death, his cousins seek out Sola and beg her to give him a reason to live. The last thing she wants is a return to her past, but how can she leave him to die? As a lethal new enemy of the vampires shows its face, and the Brotherhood needs Assail back on his feet, Sola finds herself not only a targe...

Summary: A few months after escaping the coven that drained my magic, life is golden. My little sister Maddie is safe and happy. I have my pack. I’m in love. But nothing gold can stay… Maddie’s violent, dangerous birth pack wants her back. My four men and I face dozens of wolves, intent on taking my little sister by force. If we keep fighting, my pack will be destroyed all over again. There’s only one sacrifice I can make to end this pack war. Myself. But you know me. I won't let that be the end of my story. Title:   Pack War Series:   Their Shifter Princess Book #:  2 Author:   May Dawson Approximate Book Length:   351 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: I enjoyed this book as much, or more than the first. It's angsty and full of conflict, but it doesn't go over the top. I love these new guys and am very intrigued by how they might iron out the hostilities between Piper's pack and t...

Summary: Love could cost me everything. It’s love that keeps me coming home, to the beautiful house full of ugly secrets. As soon as I’m eighteen, as soon as I can take custody of my little sister myself, I’m going to run. Survivors don’t fall in love. But my world is turned upside down by four mysterious men. The heat between us is intense. Their protectiveness feels real. Overnight, they become gods in our town. They can’t seem to stay away from me. I can’t resist them. Lovers don’t survive. I can't risk my chance to save my sister, though. Not even to save my heart. Is there any hope I can take care of her…and still lose myself in the arms of these men? Title:   Their Shifter Princess Series:   Their Shifter Princess Book #:  1 Author:   May Dawson Approximate Book Length:   240 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Content:   Moderate Thoughts: I liked this book a lot. Things could have gone a lot worse, but it ...

Summary: Lillian Lowell has a problem. She's newly mated to the Glacier leopards' pack leader, snow leopard shifter Cal Westland, which makes her the...she's not sure what. Den mother? Whatever her job title is, she wants to live up to it, so she's throwing the best Christmas party she can plan. But she's two months pregnant, and suddenly even the simplest tasks seem impossible. She needs help--but she doesn't want to admit it. And for some reason, Cal is making himself scarce. Alethia Landin has a different problem. She wants to have a merry Christmas, and enjoy the time with her pack--but she can barely look at Lillian right now, because all she's wanted for over a year is a baby, and it's not happening. Every month with no good news brings her and her mate, Grey, down further into the dumps. She's not proud of how jealous she is of Lillian, but it's hard to overcome. Will this ruin Christmas? Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy. C...

Summary: Divorced, broke, and living at home: Lillian Lowell has given up hope. Ever since her ex-husband left her with a monstrous debt, she’s focused on making her life as small as possible so she can pay it off. Even so, it’s going to take years, and she’s already in her mid-thirties. Any thoughts of a family and a future have already slipped away. Snow leopard shifter Cal Westland is married to his job. In the ten years since he left the Marines, he’s dedicated his life to being head ranger at Glacier National Park. Now that there’s a snow leopard pack living there, though, he’s become their alpha, as well as their boss. He loves being a ranger—but he’s a natural loner, and leading a pack full of twentysomethings doesn’t come easily to a middle-aged man who’d rather mind his own business. But when Lillian is threatened by a group of mountain lion shifters, suddenly his solitude doesn’t seem so important. Cal is determined to protect Lillian—both from her present, and from he...

Summary: Curvy Nina Williams has given up on finding a family. Ever since she was kicked out of her parents’ house for being a shifter, she’s been searching for a pack that will accept her—with no success. Finally, she heads to the middle of nowhere to live out her life alone. She’s learned the hard way that she can’t trust anyone, so she’s just going to have to rely on herself. Snow leopard shifter Joel Miller has everything he’s ever wanted in his life: his dream job of being a park ranger, and a cabin deep in the mountains to fix up and call home. He’s never wanted to let anyone get too close, not even his family, so his lonely cabin is perfect. But one day he scents a strange leopard nearby. And then the new waitress in town catches his eye. Nina is shocked to find another snow leopard in her lonely getaway—and even more shocked to realize that Joel is her mate! Can Nina learn to put her trust in others, and accept that she’s found her pack? And can Joel open his heart to Ni...

Summary: Curvy Teri Lowell is stuck at home. Three months ago, she was terribly injured in a car accident. Now she’s almost recovered—but she’s lost control of her life. Her overbearing mother is treating her like an invalid, and Teri has no job, no car, and no way to get out. Snow leopard shifter Zach Miller has just started work as a ranger at Glacier National Park. When he meets Teri, he knows that this is a woman who’s destined to run free. She may be caught in a cage right now, but Zach can see the wild snow leopard inside Teri’s heart, and even in the face of both their families’ disapproval, he can’t stay away from his mate. Neither Teri nor Zach can deny the passionate connection between them. But can Teri escape her family, and can Zach finally bring his mate home? Title:   The Snow Leopard's Home Series:   Glacier Leopards Book #:  3 Author:   Zoe Chant Approximate Book Length:   151 Pages Recommended Reader Age:   18+ Sexual Conte...

Summary: Curvy Leah Sanders has struggled to make ends meet since her fiancé left her and her baby daughter Emily. Raising a baby alone while working part-time to support them is the toughest thing she’s ever done, and finally, she has no choice but to take Emily and go live with her mom. But when she’s driving across the state with her whole life packed in her car, an enormous blizzard throws Leah and her baby into terrible danger. Snow leopard shifter Jeff Hart loves his job as a ranger at Glacier National Park. It’s the most beautiful place in the world to him, and helping keep people safe while they explore it is his dream career. But he’s tired of coming home to an empty house. More than anything, he wants a mate, and a family. When Jeff finds Leah and Emily lost in the snow, he’s determined to make sure that they’re okay. He rescues them from the blizzard and brings them to a mountain cabin, safe and warm…and soon he realizes that he’s found his family. But Leah has more t...